A suburban Chicago ecosystem
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis)
Species Spotlight
Wild Petunia: In the backyard gardens
Dates Photographed by Month
5/3/21
7/4/20
7/18/23
7/25/23
Photographed With These Species
Forbs
Anise Hyssop [View Associated Images]Daisy Fleabane [View Associated Images]
Purple Coneflower [View Associated Images]
Royal Catchfly [View Associated Images]
Shoot and Bloom Dates
| Year | First Shoot Date | First Bloom Date | Last Bloom Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7/6 | ||
| 2023 | 5/7 | 6/29 | 8/19 |
Plant Info
Bloom Color: ■Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Dry to Medium
Height: 1'-2'
Spacing: 1'-1.5'
Wild Petunia Image Gallery
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Wild Petunia
blooming in the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 18, 2023, 2:55 p.m. -
Garden on the Slope
In Bloom: Anise Hyssop, Royal Catchfly, Purple Coneflower, Wild Petunia, Daisy Fleabane
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 25, 2023, 10:14 a.m. -
Wild Petunia
Emerging in the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: May 3, 2021, 1:50 p.m. -
Wild Petunia
In the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 4, 2020, 9:02 a.m.